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This is a discussion on Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods within Gadgets, Computers & Software, part of the Shifting gears category; Originally Posted by DCEite
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Bhpians! I bricked my iPhone 3GS yesterday by using a local charger (bought from eBay). Power surge, iPhone heated up, died, and all the kings men and all the kings horses couldn't put it together again. Anyway, gone is gone. RIP iPhone.

Please help me decide on the next phone. Well my requirement is simple - Exchange push mail, Facebook real-time notifications, usual utilities like Alarm, calculator etc, decent games. Well this description screams "iPhone or Android". And since I think I prefer to be able to copy files to & from SD card, find branded decent quality micro/mini-USB chargers that will not fry my phone, I am looking at Android this time.

I am ruling out Galaxy S because I don't like its looks (I know, its very good - but I can't live with its looks, just like Ritz) and also HTC models because I had a very bad experience with two HTC phones previously (a grudge, in a sense ). I also don't want a flip phone or a slide-out keyboard.

Some specific questions:

1. Xperia X10 and Milestone XT720 - of these two which is smoother and otherwise better?

2. How many apps will I be missing if I go for X10 Mini? Are many apps dependent on screen resolution and screen type, or are such apps rare? I really love the X10 Mini's looks and price, but the thought that many apps may not be compatible, is holding me back. Please comment on this.

3. Any idea whether and when Motorola Defy might be launched in India?

4. How easy or difficult is it to upgrade Xperia X10 to Android 2.1? Is it a risk or hassle?

5. Is it possible to do everything like copy photos, music files, personal data etc just using micro SD card, in Android? In that case what's the need for PC Suite software? Is that really needed?

1. Xperia X10 and Milestone XT720 - of these two which is smoother and otherwise better?

I would suggest X10. Since i am using it, i know it's pros & cons.

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2. How many apps will I be missing if I go for X10 Mini? Are many apps dependent on screen resolution and screen type, or are such apps rare? I really love the X10 Mini's looks and price, but the thought that many apps may not be compatible, is holding me back. Please comment on this.

both run on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2. Still, i would suggest, if you have the budget, go for the X10 & not the mini. The UI of the X10 is much much better & easy to use.

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4. How easy or difficult is it to upgrade Xperia X10 to Android 2.1? Is it a risk or hassle?

You may get Android 2.1 out of the box now. Even if you dont, its very very easy. I upgraded mine & it takes 15 mins. Just connect your phone, click on 'update software' & its done.

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5. Is it possible to do everything like copy photos, music files, personal data etc just using micro SD card, in Android? In that case what's the need for PC Suite software? Is that really needed?

In X10, PC Suite is not at all required. You can connect your phone to PC & it acts just like an external hard disk (pen drive) & you can copy-paste files to the phone.

PC suite is helpful when you are transferring files which are not compatible, by default.

1. Xperia X10 and Milestone XT720 - of these two which is smoother and otherwise better?

2. How many apps will I be missing if I go for X10 Mini? Are many apps dependent on screen resolution and screen type, or are such apps rare? I really love the X10 Mini's looks and price, but the thought that many apps may not be compatible, is holding me back. Please comment on this.

3. Any idea whether and when Motorola Defy might be launched in India?

4. How easy or difficult is it to upgrade Xperia X10 to Android 2.1? Is it a risk or hassle?

5. Is it possible to do everything like copy photos, music files, personal data etc just using micro SD card, in Android? In that case what's the need for PC Suite software? Is that really needed?

X10 anytime... i am using it and it is nice in its 25K+ segment, the x10 can be upgraded easily, i did it myself, in your case the phone will come preinstalled with 2.1 since sony has launched the upgrade for all..
x10 has a bigger screen size and a better camera over mini, but a better price as well...

you can also opt for X8 if you are looking for a budget mobile over X10, since the screen is 3" and is all in all a good handset at around 13k

1. Xperia X10 and Milestone XT720 - of these two which is smoother and otherwise better

Ok, I got a XT720, so I can try to give a view from this side. Overall the phone is good; a little heavy, but got excellent hardware/camera. My advise is not to buy it though, because it is orphaned by Motorola (see https://supportforums.motorola.com/c...?view=overview ) -- when Milestone with inferior hardware is getting Froyo (2.2), XT720, being more capable, won't. There is a chance of Korean version's ROM might work xt720 froyo leaked - xda-developers but not sure. Currently I have r00ted it and overclocked/undervolted it, and phone experience is fast/smooth/good. Someone ported the JIT from froyo, I'll give it a try. Overall I feel cheated by Moto. If you don't care about update and want to hack yourself for the speed boost, you can buy it, else stay away.

Bhpians! I bricked my iPhone 3GS yesterday by using a local charger (bought from eBay). Power surge, iPhone heated up, died, and all the kings men and all the kings horses couldn't put it together again. Anyway, gone is gone. RIP iPhone.

Please help me decide on the next phone. Well my requirement is simple - Exchange push mail, Facebook real-time notifications, usual utilities like Alarm, calculator etc, decent games. Well this description screams "iPhone or Android". And since I think I prefer to be able to copy files to & from SD card, find branded decent quality micro/mini-USB chargers that will not fry my phone, I am looking at Android this time.

I am ruling out Galaxy S because I don't like its looks (I know, its very good - but I can't live with its looks, just like Ritz) and also HTC models because I had a very bad experience with two HTC phones previously (a grudge, in a sense ). I also don't want a flip phone or a slide-out keyboard.

Some specific questions:

1. Xperia X10 and Milestone XT720 - of these two which is smoother and otherwise better?

2. How many apps will I be missing if I go for X10 Mini? Are many apps dependent on screen resolution and screen type, or are such apps rare? I really love the X10 Mini's looks and price, but the thought that many apps may not be compatible, is holding me back. Please comment on this.

3. Any idea whether and when Motorola Defy might be launched in India?

4. How easy or difficult is it to upgrade Xperia X10 to Android 2.1? Is it a risk or hassle?

5. Is it possible to do everything like copy photos, music files, personal data etc just using micro SD card, in Android? In that case what's the need for PC Suite software? Is that really needed?

If you want pure android experience, then I suggest you go for the Nexus One or Nexus S if you can get your hands on one. Obviously, there will be no warranty in India.In terms of getting the latest firmware updates, Google phones get it first/fastest.